Question about citric acid.

submitted over 10 years ago by Sw1tchblade

I just bought some concentrated powder today, and i was wondering how to mix it properly?

I tried putting some in one of my juices but it started tasting kinda funky, kinda like the old, shut closet smell but in flavour instead....

too much or too little?

Comments

2 points

by Botboy141over 10 years ago

Search citric acid in the sidebar.

Common methods are 1/4tsp or 1g per 10ml of PG.

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by _Ceddy_over 10 years ago

~~If you are aiming for 10% Citric Acid, you need 1g CA in 9g PG.~~

~~1g per 10g/10mL PG will get you closer to 9%.~~

1.67g CA in 9.32g PG for 10% Citric Acid.

Maximum Citric Acid Solubility:

10% CA is max in PG.
5% CA is max in VG.
15% CA is max in Ethyl Alcohol.

These values vary by temperature. Heat up the mixture in a hot water bath for a few hours and shake to get it full dissolved.

Citric Acid for canning has preservative and anti-caking agents. Get the 100% pure type.

I personally use 0.25 - 2.0%. More than that make the vape harsh for me.

I believe MBV uses their "Sour Yum" for Thug Juice, never tried it though. There should be a lot of Thug Juices recipes if you search.

http://www.mtbakervapor.com/diy-supplies/sour-electronic-cigarette-flavoring/

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by z0yover 10 years ago

Actually if you use the real density of CA, 1g in 10ml will give 5.6% and 1g in 9ml will give 6.25%. Better to use the true value and know what solution you're really getting.

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by Sw1tchbladeover 10 years ago

Tried searching, not defined nearly enough for me to understand properly.

1g/10ml PG, and then drip it in? or pure citric in the diy blend itself? And is it different to use it in VG?

2 points

by CitizenSmifover 10 years ago

1g/10ml PG which makes your concentrate. You then use that in the mix.

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by Sw1tchbladeover 10 years ago

well that explains the taste, i put the acid right into the blend.

1 points

by MarkShark47over 10 years ago

Do you have to sonic steep that concentration to dissolve the powder or will the powder dissolve over time or with shaking?

1 points

by CitizenSmifover 10 years ago

I did what Botboy suggests but it's not what I expected.

I bought citric acid in hopes of getting that 'Thug Juice' sourness but it's no where close. Anyone know what can be used? I want that 'sour laces' sweetie flavour.

1 points

by abdadaover 10 years ago

How much sour mix did you add?

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by CitizenSmifover 10 years ago

Varying amounts up to about 20%

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by abdadaover 10 years ago

20%???

That's insane.

You want to mix 1g of citric to 9mL of PG. Then add 1% of that to your e-liquid.